Sr. Advisory Service Analyst

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HILTON GRAND VACATIONS COMPANY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Code: 221550

Department: Management Advisory Services

Position Title: MAS Sr. Analyst

Grade: 4

Department: Financial Services

Report to: Sr. Manager, Management Advisory Services

FLSA Designation: Exempt

Date Written/Revised: October 2006

POSITION PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Management Advisory Services (“MAS”) Department supports and assists HGVC management through reviewing and evaluating financial and operational processes to enhance HGVC’s system of internal controls. The MAS Sr. Analyst represents an experience level that independently performs assignments of moderate to high complexity or in areas involving significant operational, financial or technical considerations. The Sr. Analyst is responsible for evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls over those activities, to report audit findings and to make recommendations to correct unsatisfactory conditions, improve operations, and reduce costs. The Sr. Analyst is accountable for determining compliance with management instructions, operating procedures, policy statements, Company goals and objectives, and high standards of business practice. The Sr. Analyst must ensure that audits are conducted according to established standards, sufficient evidence is obtained, and audit procedures are properly documented to support findings. The Sr. Analyst is also responsible for planning and executing audits in accordance with accepted standards and directing the activities of staff Analysts. Work is performed under general supervision of the MAS Sr. Manager. The Sr. Analyst functions as a lead Analyst and/or team facilitator and is responsible for assisting with training and supervising staff Analysts and coordinating their activities. The Sr. Analyst will travel approximately 20-25%.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Direct other staff members with only minimal advice and supervision from the Sr. Manager, except in complicated situations.

2. Participate in evaluation of the performance of staff assigned to assist on audits and offer suggestions for improvement and praise for good work.

3. Direct and instruct Analysts assigned to assist on audits, and review their work for sufficiency of scope and for accuracy. Give technical assistance to less experienced Analysts. Supervise and train staff Analysts when in charge, assigning tasks with consideration of skills and experience of staff members.

4. Determine the direction and thrust of the proposed audit effort, plan the theory and scope of the audit, and prepare the audit program.

5. Use planning, scheduling, and status evaluation techniques to aid timely completion of assignments and to distinguish between critical and superficial concerns, giving priority to tasks accordingly, in order to turn out high quality work promptly.

6. Survey functions and activities to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of internal control to achieve established objectives.

7. Identify and isolate key problem areas during audits and reviews.

8. Develop and recommend corrective actions for deficient conditions, follow up to determine the degree of acceptance for recommended actions and for their adequacy in improving deficiencies. Distinguish critical and non-critical matters when determining the significance of deficiencies and making recommendations for improvement. Appraise the adequacy of corrective action taken to improve deficient conditions.

9. Make oral and written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of audits and reviews and discuss findings, implications, and recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and/or to reduce costs.

10. Prepare formal written reports, as requested, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of systems and controls and the efficiency with which activities are carried out.

11. Assess conditions, processes, and procedures identifying control points, control weaknesses, and associated exposures.

12. Use personal and staff time so that resources are efficiently used to ensure that audits closely adhere to the budgeted time established in the overall schedule.

13. Review working papers and reports for accuracy, completeness, and logical presentation.

14. Assist management with building Sarbanes-Oxley compliant internal controls.

15. Identify areas of key business risks.

16. Review process narratives and risk control matrix annually to ensure appropriate identification of key controls and if revision is required.

17. Conduct fraud investigations.

18. Oversee quarterly SOX 302 and fraud certification process.

19. Write articles for Company and departmental publications.

20. Attend internal and external training seminars to expand auditing, accounting, supervisory, and leadership skills.

21. Complete other work as assigned.

22. Ability to travel 20-25%.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Four-year college degree with emphasis in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or information systems.

• Professional certification (CPA or CIA) or MBA is preferred; however, Sr. Analyst is required to become certified within 2 years of accepting the position.

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

• Prior industry experience a plus.

• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley regulations, internal control, and general accounting and auditing principles, methods, and procedures and the ability to apply these in audits.

• Ability to perform difficult analytical and critical examinations of records, processes, and procedures, and to establish and maintain effective relations with HGVC staff, peers, and operating and executive management during these examinations.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Strong analysis and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting all necessary objectives.

• Ability to work with, and maintain the security of, information of a confidential nature.

• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word. Knowledge of PeopleSoft financial software, ACL, and flowchart software a plus.

• Ability to earn and maintain the confidence of HGVC staff, peers, and management in conducting audit assignments and during the resolution of difficult problems.

• Ability to perform the job with minimal supervision. Ability to work independently.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Possess the leadership skills necessary to motivate staff Analysts, build morale among associates, and inspire confidence in decisions.

• Possess the training skills necessary to explain to staff Analysts the objective of audit steps, the production of high quality working papers, and departmental standards.